Seychelles About SeychellesThe Seychelles comprises of 115 islands scattered across the remote tranquillity of the vast western Indian Ocean. A mix of towering granite peaks, lush tropical forests, isolated golden sand bars and unexplored atolls fringed by teeming coral reefs. Stretching from four to ten degrees south of the equator, Seychelles lies outside the cyclone belt, keeping the country safe from tropical storms and resulting in year-round sunshine, with temperatures ranging from 25°c to 32°c.
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Mahé, measuring 28km long by 8km wide, is the largest island and cultural and economic hub of the Inner Islands, and the international gateway to Seychelles. The island is home to almost 90% of the total population and reflects the Seychelles' diverse ethnicity and descent from African, Indian, Chinese and European populations. The island is also home to the seat of government and the chief centre of commerce. With a backdrop of towering 1000m granite peaks, Mahé is an extraordinary treasure trove of flora that has evolved over centuries of splendid isolation. Mahé is the transportation hub for island-hops and day excursions to neighbouring islands and all other islands within Seychelles. 
Praslin is Seychelles' second largest island with a population of 6,500. It lies 45km to the northeast of Mahé and measures 10km by 3.7km. A leisurely tour around the island by car will take approximately 2 hours. Praslin is the site of the fabulous Vallée de Mai, one of Seychelles's two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The island features truly exquisite beaches such as Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette, both appearing on the top-10 list of world's best beaches in recent years. Praslin also provides a base for excursions to neighbouring islands, some of which are important sanctuaries nurturing rare species of endemic flora and fauna.
The Seychelles comprises 115 islands spread out over 176sq miles in the Indian Ocean. The largest islands are Mahe, seat of the capital Victoria and Praslin also an inner island. There many other popular islands and remote hideaways. La Digue: Travel by oxcart or bike around this tranquil island adorned with wide, deserted beaches - the most popular being Anse Source d'Argent - encircled by coral reefs. Bird Island: A twitchers's heaven, the island is colonised by more than 25 species of bird. Explore the three miles of soft sandy beaches and rich marine life. Denis Island: This privately owned coral island resort offers white sand beaches, glass-bottomed boat trips, and deep-sea fishing trips for tuna, barracuda and marlin. Silhouette: Popular with nature-lovers, the island's untouched beauty comprises verdant mountains, mist forest, and pristine beaches. Cerf Island: Dive centres offer excursions to the untouched reefs around the island teeming with tropical fish, reef sharks, giant stingrays, octopuses and parrotfish.
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